Braymer resident Garland Joey Nelson will have his murder trial sooner than previously scheduled. At a hearing on Tuesday in Johnson County Circuit Court in Warrensburg, a three-week jury trial is now set to begin June 6, 2022. The trial was previously was listed for February of next year. Online information shows a case review […]
Missouri state park and historic site campgrounds are preparing for the 2021 camping season, which typically begins April 1. On-season begins earlier at some campgrounds than others. Visit mostateparks.com/activity/camping for opening dates at specific campgrounds. To help guarantee a safe and enjoyable camping experience, the following new and updated procedures have been implemented. To ensure […]
A Trenton resident has been arrested and faces charges that involve burglary, property damage, and two counts of assault. Twenty-six-year-old Michael Dillon Odor is held in lieu of five thousand dollars cash bond. His next court appearance is March 23rd in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Odor is charged with felony burglary […]
Fire damage was described as major to the engine compartment and cab of a semi-truck Sunday afternoon in Trenton. The Trenton Fire Department was dispatched to the parking lot east of Hoover Drive, where crews found heavy fire with the vehicle. Firefighters deployed a one and three-quarter line to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters used a […]
Three former students of Trenton Junior College or North Central Missouri College were recognized as distinguished alumni at the NCMC Foundation Pirates Ball on March 13th. The Distinguished Alumni Class of 2020 included Doctor Jamie Hooyman, John Sturdevant, and Donovan Thompson. Jamie Hooyman attended TJC from 1981 to 1983 and received her Associate in Arts […]
(Missouri Independent) – Roy Blunt’s announcement that he won’t seek a third term certainly shook up Republican politics in Missouri, sparking nearly every GOP elected official in the state to publicly mull jumping into the campaign. Democrats aren’t immune from the speculation. While any Democrat would face an uphill fight, the chance of a messy […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of March 15 – 21. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
The Trenton Park Board, at a special meeting on March 12th, approved the building of an 18 by 20-foot carport at Van Meter Park not to exceed $2,500. The structure would replace a smaller shelter house taken down after its roof was damaged by hail. Board President Duane Helmandollar reported he got a quote from […]
The Mercer County Health Department plans to host its annual 5K in April. Participants will be asked to use COVID-19 precautions at the event to start at the Mercer City Park on April 10th at 7:30 in the morning. Masks will be recommended during registration, which will include handing out free t-shirts and race numbers. […]
CrimeStoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information about who killed a 9-year-old last weekend in St. Louis. On March 7th, officers received a call for “Shots Fired” in the 900 Block of Lasalle Park. At approximately 10 pm, followed by a call for a “Shooting” after Victim Caion Green, who was 9 […]
The Trenton Park Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the Van Meter Park shelter house. The meeting will be held at the Park Department Shop Building on March 12th at 7 o’clock in the morning. The board last week approved removing the Van Meter shelter house and looking into a replacement for it. […]
Trenton city sales tax receipts are up more than six percent for general purposes, capital projects, and parks in the first eleven months of Trenton’s current fiscal year, compared to the same months a year ago, May through March. Income from the city sales tax for fire department needs is up nearly eight percent, and […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital hosted a Virtual Open House and Ribbon Cutting Friday, March 5, at the new Jefferson Medical Group’s Brunswick Medical Clinic. “We are sorry that we couldn’t host the Open House in person to the entire community due to COVID-19 precautions, but we were excited technology allowed us to include everyone virtually,” […]
A very high danger of fire is expected on Sunday across all of northern Missouri, extending south to central Missouri. Shortly after sunrise on Sunday morning, it is likely, in the 9 am to 11 am time frame, winds from the southwest will increase to around 20 to 30 mph, with occasional higher gusts. Winds […]
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance vacating an alley running east and west from Church Street adjoining 103 and 11 Church Street. Both properties are owned by Rhoades Repairs. The hearing will be during a teleconference meeting on March 8th at 6:30 in the evening. The public can […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of March 8 – 14. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
A Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing a firearm following a brief armed standoff with police officers and a foot chase. Michael D. Moore, 31, of Kansas City pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Moore was arrested on Monday, […]
A corrections officer at the Jackson County Detention Center was charged in federal court for taking bribes to smuggle illegal drugs to inmates of the facility. Daniel Coach, 26, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo. The complaint charges Coach with one count of using a […]
The City of Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for seasonal park maintenance. Applications may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F at City Hall, 1100 Main Street, Trenton, Mo. 64683. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The City of Trenton is an equal opportunity employer. The […]
The Trenton Park Department is accepting sealed bids for an interlocking pad near the diving board at the Trenton Aquatic Center. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until March 16th at 3 o’clock. Contact Park Superintendent David Shockley for specifications at 660-359-2004. The Trenton Park Board reserves the right to reject any […]
